So there are a few trends going on right now, one is about “10 years ago” and the other is, well, the expected “end of year” musings. I thought I’d write a short piece about both and bring you up to speed on a few things I’ve been doing. I haven’t posted in a while,…
Continue ReadingOk, not exactly mountain biking, but a bike that can get kids biking a bit earlier than when I started (I think I started around 7). I went to an art show curated by a friend of mine the other day and the subject of kids and outdoor activities came up, apparently she’s got her…
Continue ReadingIn Part 1 of my Climber’s Guide to Joshua Tree Camping I shared a map I created, I’ve since updated it with a free wifi access coffee shop, a convenient gas station and a place to rent camping equipment so be sure to check it out again. Now I’ll get to the Packing Question. What…
Continue ReadingDay 2 The Moisture Transfer Rate Equation After breakfast in the hotel the next order of the day was a visit to the Gore facilities in Elkton, Maryland. This is an actual testing and production plant so occasionally we were not allowed to take photos, such as on the production floor where laminate was being…
Continue ReadingFor 3 days of last week I took part in a whirlwind of travel, learning and play as a guest at Gore’s “Experience More Blogger Summit”. It was an all expense paid trip designed by Gore to get to know their product users and to let folks know their new direction in focusing on connecting…
Continue ReadingWe’re doing it folks! Plans are made, flights are booked. When: November 13 – 15th, 2009. (Though some are coming early) Where: Joshua Tree National Park, California. Hidden Valley Campground is where we’ll be aiming for. Who: Mainly members of the climbing community on Twitter but also some friends and family. Climbers of different interests…
Continue ReadingChecking my email yesterday IÂ found an invitation to the Experience More Blogger Summit at Gore headquarters in Maryland. I’ll get a behind the scenes look at Gore (makers of Gore-Tex but also Windstopper and other fabrics), get to see and test new products and have questions answered at a “Myth Busters session” [I’m assuming that…
Continue ReadingWell we wrapped up the contest portion of the #climberpickup. Judges weighed in with their top three choices (and some listed Honorable Mentions as well). Our judges were: @cjedmonston @cragbaby @cupcakemafia @katiebeth @theclimbergirl and @rockgrrl (that’s me!). We all thought it was very hard to choose so each judge chose her own top three picks and…
Continue ReadingFinal day of entries in reverse chronological order (contest ended around 8PM PST), please read in an appropriate mindset, perhaps as @canoelover suggested, a 14 yr old’s 😉 Read contest details here. RikRay: Hold on tight, I’m kind of a hang dog #climberpickup RikRay: I don’t normally like climbing cracks that are wet, but for…
Continue ReadingFor contest details see here. For Day 1 entries see here. The contest ends today at 8pm PST so Tweet away until then! Entries in reverse chronological order for May 27th: RikRay: #climberpickup If your thinking about a bigwall, let me teach how to ride a pig. RikRay: #climberpickup Your the kind of girl I’d…
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